Hr Manager

Michael Page; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Annual bonus program

26 weeks parental leave

Training and career development

Job summary

DWF Group in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide generalist HR support for approximately 300 colleagues across the region, leveraging the Group’s Global Operating Model to deliver service excellence.

You will partner with senior leaders on people strategy, organisational design, and change management, while guiding complex employee and industrial relations matters and driving talent management initiatives. This role is based in Sydney with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading cyclical HR activities.
• Detailed knowledge of employment law and regulations in Australia.
• Proven technical HR expertise with the ability to coach senior leaders.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into actionable HR plans.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior operational leaders to align people strategy with business objectives.
• Provide expert advice on organisational design, workforce planning, capability development and change management.
• Lead and support complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, performance management and workplace change.
• Coach and influence leaders to build people leadership capability and accountability.
• Drive talent management, succession planning and retention strategies for key roles.
• Support enterprise bargaining and industrial relations initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects, organisational development programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion culture, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion across the region.
• Utilise workforce data and insights to identify opportunities, risks and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

HR strategy

Organisational design

Change management

Coaching leaders

Analytical skills

Self‑starter

Job description

HR Manager

2000 Sydney DWF Group

Job Description

Why join us? DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world, without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes for our colleagues, clients and communities, and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of everything we do. As our HR Manager in Australia, you will provide generalist HR support to approximately 300 colleagues across the region, providing guidance and expertise to the DWF business and harnessing the Group's Global Operating Model to deliver service excellence. This role will be critical in delivering activities that underpin our Group and Divisional People Plans and ensuring alignment across people management and organisational design activities within our Group business units.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior operational leaders to align people strategy with business objectives.
• Provide expert advice on organisational design, workforce planning, capability development and change management.
• Lead and support complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, performance management and workplace change.
• Coach and influence leaders to build people leadership capability and accountability.
• Drive talent management, succession planning and retention strategies for key roles.
• Support enterprise bargaining and industrial relations initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects, organisational development programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion culture, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion across the region.
• Utilise workforce data and insights to identify opportunities, risks and improvement initiatives.

About You

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading cyclical HR activities.
• Detailed knowledge of employment law and regulations, specifically relating to the Australian market.
• Proven technical HR expertise with the ability to coach senior leaders and colleagues.
• Skilled in translating business needs into actionable HR plans.
• Hands‑on delivery of colleague‑centered initiatives aligned with growth objectives.
• Background in regulated, structured corporate environments (e.g., professional services).
• Action‑oriented with strong analytical skills and outcome focus.
• Self‑starter who thrives both independently and in global team settings.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional colleague experiences.
• Resilient and motivated by challenges and success.

What we offer?

• Integrated legal and business services across a global platform.
• Supportive culture that values every team member.
• Inclusive environment for all.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive annual bonus program.
• Exceptional training and career development opportunities.
• 26 weeks parental leave and additional leave options.
• Employee assistance, health and wellbeing programmes.
• Opportunities for social and community engagement.

Employment Details

Location: Sydney (Hybrid)

Employment type: Permanent

Contract length: 12-month fixed‑term contract, with potential to extend or become permanent.

Application closing date: 23 November 2026

Budget: Up to $140,000 + Super

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.